President

• Aug 2023 - Present

Natural & Sustainable Merino Performance Innerwear Made For Women Gettin' Sweaty. We make game-changing innerwear (close to the body) for active women who refuse to sacrifice comfort for performance or sustainability. We've combined ZQ Merino and seamless knitting technology to create Performance Innerwear that effectively moves moisture away from the body without compromising fit or comfort. At BRANWYN, we recognize the critical role of gender equality in a thriving planet. We support women to empower themselves by providing sustainable (and pretty awesome) products that are good for them. Additionally, we donate over 1% of all of their sales to organizations like Play Like A Girl, SheJumps, and Black Women in Sport Foundation as well as partner with local and national organizations that are making our belief, our reality. Show less

CEO/Founder | Strategic Advisor

• Jan 2008 - Present

Project and organizational-based advising and consulting for start-ups, leaders, and established companies, with a focus on brand strategy, marketing, fundraising, governance, policy and advocacy, and strategic planning. Project and organizational-based advising and consulting for start-ups, leaders, and established companies, with a focus on brand strategy, marketing, fundraising, governance, policy and advocacy, and strategic planning.

Venture Catalyst

• Feb 2022 - Aug 2023

As the Venture Catalyst, I am responsible for building and supporting the entrepreneurial ecosystem for Central Oregon. I meet with scalable startups in traded sectors to evaluate their needs and connect them to people, programs, and financial resources to be successful. I work closely with regional and state government, economic development and partner organizations to enhance industry cluster/sector efforts. I oversee the annual Bend Venture Conference, one of the longest-standing and largest Angel Investment conferences in the PNW. Show less

Chairman Of The Board (Volunteer)

• Feb 2018 - Mar 2020

Executive Director

• Jul 2012 - Feb 2019

Orchestrated a transformational turnaround, established relevancy and ignited growth of an organization that had been in existence for 16 years. Overcame critical challenges of dispersed leadership, inconsistent and unreliable revenue, and unsustainable governance structure within 90 days. Long-term instituted new business model and brand that ingrained organization as strategic priority for member companies and industry, delivered high-growth and sustainable ARR, and developed team to deliver on strategy set in partnership with the board of directors. ● Restructured Financial Model and Diversified Funding: Evolved revenue model, which served as the foundation for 5x growth over 6 years. Upon evaluating revenue segments, identified flat and negative growth streams and redirected resources to optimize business opportunities enterprise-wide. ● Strategic & Tactical Roadmap | Board Evolution: Fully evolved board of directors from 23-member to 12-member C-Suite strategic board, including adoption of new governing charters. Implemented high-level strategic planning processes that systematically evolved organization focus and offerings, brand, financial growth and stability. ● Brand Development & Launch: Successfully rebranded and realigned the organization’s market image from OIWC to Camber Outdoors, creating a cohesive, integrated image; catapulted Camber Outdoors as top tier organization in the industry. Developed the strategy for the new Camber Outdoors brand, assembled team, and drove improved brand awareness, which increased revenue and margin. ● Transformational Funding: Pitched and secured a $1.5m grant to progress organizational priorities. Exceeded funding objectives in deliverables, impact, and timeline. ● New Division Creation: oversaw strategic development, creation, and execution of of Professional Mentoring Program, Pitchfest, and the CEO Pledge Show less

Development Director

• Mar 2010 - Nov 2011

Created and executed an effective annual strategy that secured over $450,000 in funding from individuals, corporations and foundations. Strategized and executed Annual Dinner and Fundraiser, resulting in 100% increase in attendance and 300% increase in fundraising. Created and executed an effective annual strategy that secured over $450,000 in funding from individuals, corporations and foundations. Strategized and executed Annual Dinner and Fundraiser, resulting in 100% increase in attendance and 300% increase in fundraising.

Project Director

• Nov 2007 - Jan 2010

• Defined and oversaw working relationships, structure and decision-making protocols among five national conservation organizations. • Developed business plans in 21 landscapes totaling conservation of over 1,000,000 acres valued at $900M. • Developed communications strategy to facilitate outreach to and secure over $3 million from public and private funders • Defined and oversaw working relationships, structure and decision-making protocols among five national conservation organizations. • Developed business plans in 21 landscapes totaling conservation of over 1,000,000 acres valued at $900M. • Developed communications strategy to facilitate outreach to and secure over $3 million from public and private funders

Interium Executive Director and Program Director

• 2003 - 2007

• Provided overall organizational leadership and management of Access Fund's programs and operations during a critical period of leadership transition. Served as the organization's spokesperson and chief communications officer on key issues and topics. Collaborated with staff and board to meet fundraising goals, maintaining and fostering strong support from donors and supporters. • Managed $1.2 million budget: oversaw and was responsible for continued success in development, including major donors and membership department • Supervised 8 employees and over 100 volunteers • Led strategic development and growth of established and new programs: Increased by over 100% annual volunteer participation for annual stewardship program; Developed and executed national Affiliate Program, including starting over 20 local 501(c)3 climbing organizations; Created, developed, and implemented the Boulder Project, a community-driven youth outreach and conservation education program • Led Policy Program through work on climbing policy/regulations, legislative/regulatory analysis issues, climbing management policy, raptor/climbing issues, and fixed anchor policy. Show less